World Cup is one year away, and the countdown is on to see which teams will qualify for the largest-ever edition of the world’s most popular sporting event. So far, only 11 of the 48 teams - including the co-hosts Canada,

Here are all the updates from June 11, 2025. Hockey: India face Argentina in FIH Pro League. Shooting: Indians in action at the Munich World Cup. Table-tennis: The Ultimate Table Tennis league continues. Football: Reactions after India's loss against Hong Kong in AFC Asian Cup Qualifier.

Brazil and Ecuador have qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Júnior scored in the 1-0 win over Paraguay on Tuesday that marked Carlo Ancelotti’s home debut as Brazil’s national team coach.

Colombia are aiming to end their slump in style on Tuesday night against the leaders of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying table, Argentina.

World Cup in North America will be the first to feature 48 teams but an expanded tournament does not necessarily mean a wider field of genuine contenders to succeed Lionel Messi's Argentina as champions.

Lionel Messi is expected to return to the Argentina starting lineup as the defending World Cup champions contest a 2026 qualifier at home against Colombia on Tuesday evening.

They may not have the global stars of Real Madrid or Manchester City, but Boca Juniors and River Plate bring something else: unmatched passion in the stands. They are Argentina’s most popular clubs and fierce rivals.

It is somehow barely a year until the actual World Cup takes place next summer in North America, so we've gone early with the beloved Power Rankings.